Year after year, the cost of attending college in the United States continues to rise. With the average cost of college for students during the 2017-18 school year being $20,770 for public and $46,950 for private, more and more Americans are looking abroad to further their education.
While European universities do not offer the same Division I sports, large campuses and Greek life as American universities, the affordability might be worth the trade. Most public European colleges are tuition-free with some small student fees, even for international students. Yes, that’s even cheaper than attending some American community colleges. Studying abroad also allows Americans to explore different cultures and travel within Europe on a low budget. We’ve put together a list of the top European universities that won’t leave you in years of debt.